Featured in a recent list of Reuters' top ten 'overlooked stunning structures' is Jaipur's Jantar Mantar.
Reuters website mentions Jantar Mantar as "The Griffith Observatory of its time, this 17th-century planetarium of
sorts played a pivotal role in predicting the area's astronomical and
meteorological events. Among its many gems is a giant sundial. "
Have you seen the Jantar Mantar and felt that it is a special place? I spent a few days at Jaipur a year ago, and passed by Jantar Mantar without seeing it. I went inside the enclosure hosting these structures that initially looked weird, only to find that the observatory was under renovation. Some sections were half painted and some places covered with scaffoldings. I decided to skip Jantar Mantar that day. But whenever Jaipur comes into my mind, I always remember not being able to take a guided tour of Jantar Mantar.
Read the full story at Reuters website, which has the full list of 'overlooked stunning structures' - http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5761PR20090807